Have you always enjoyed crime dramas? Maybe you love solving puzzles and clues? If you’re an analytical thinker in search of a varied and exciting career, our distance learning criminology courses could be just what you’re looking for.

Criminology is the study of crime from a social perspective. It sets out to examine crimes and those who commit them, with a view to prevent them in the future and to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

All Criminology courses

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A-level Law

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Crime Scene Investigation Level 3

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Criminal Psychology Level 3

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Criminology Advanced Diploma

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Criminology Level 3

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Forensic Psychology Level 3

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Forensic Science QLS Level 3

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Private Investigator Course Level 3

What is a criminology course?

Criminology is the study of crime from a social perspective. It sets out to examine crimes and those who commit them, with a view to prevent them in the future and to reduce the likelihood of reoffending.

It falls under a subgroup of sociology, so you can expect to study biology, psychology, penology and more as part of your education.  

​​How long does a criminology course take?

That depends on which criminology course you select and whether you opt for a traditional school setting or an online one. Our online criminology courses can take, on average, between six and 12 months to complete. 

Because you have access to your learning materials 24-hours a day, and there are no set lesson times, you’re in complete control. As a result, you can complete your course in less time or take longer should you need to.

Do criminologists get paid well?

The Government’s national career service states that the average salary for a criminologist can start at £23,500 and go up to £36,000 once you’ve gained experience.

Although, becoming a criminologist is not the only pathway you can take once qualified. You can also work in the police or probation sector, within the forensics department or become a civil service administrator.

 

Why study a criminology course online with Oxbridge?

If you’re interested in a career in the criminal justice sector, taking a criminology course with Oxbridge could set you on the right path. Whether it’s A-level Law, Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation or an Advanced Criminology Diploma, we offer a range of online distance learning courses that are perfect for budding criminologists.

You’ll be studying with a trusted and experienced distance learning provider with outstanding support guaranteed when you enrol with us. Our award-winning learning platform and supportive, knowledgeable tutors has led to our students achieving remarkable pass rates. 

You can enrol online or speak with our learning advisers for more help and advice. 

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